Portland, Oregon Resources and Links
Lodging
USCG Approved Training Schools
License Consulting
FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit
Merchant Marine Physical and DOT Drug Testing
Resources Outside the Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA Area
Lodging
- These motels are listed because they have reasonable prices and are
located within a few minutes of the Columbia Pacific Maritime school. There
are dozens of other options.
- Extended Stay Hotels 17777 NE Sacramento St., Portland, OR
(503) 661-0226 - Comfort Suites 1477 NE 183 Ave. Portland, OR (503) 661-2200
- Hampton Inn 3039 NE 183 Ave. Portland, OR (503) 669-7000
- Quality Inn & Suites 2323 NE 183 Ave. Portland, OR (503) 492-
4000
USCG Approved Training Schools
- Although there are several part-time instructors in the Portland-
Vancouver area that offer a very limited selection of USCG approved
courses once or twice a year, there are only two full-time USCG approved
training schools located in this area.
- 13211 NE Thompson CT Portland, OR (503) 841-6066
- 6108 NE Highway 99 Suite 104 Vancouver, WA (360) 737-8022
License Consulting
- For assistance with the application process I recommend Mike Clooten at
Merchant Mariner Consulting.
- Merchant Mariner Consulting
Mike Clooten
(503) 504-8226
FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit
- An FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit is required for USCG licensed
operators who operate towing vessels over 26 feet in length and all
inspected vessel operators. The Marine Radio Operators Permit exam
consists of 24 questions taken for Element 1 of the FCC exam questions.
Passing score is a minimum of 75% correct, or 18 out of 24 questions. An
Exam prep study guide can be purchased online from the Study Guides
page. The following FCC commercial radio examiners are located in the
Portland area; click here for additional locations outside the Portland area.
- Richard Bass Milwaukie, OR (503) 860-3777
- Allen Shelby Aloha, OR (503) 642-1366
Merchant Marine Physical and DOT Drug Testing
- A Merchant Marine Physical Exam and DOT Approved Drug Screening is
required to be submitted with every application form except when
requesting an endorsement. The physical exam can be administered by
any doctor or physicians assistant, but having it administered by a
physician who is familiar with USCG forms and procedures can save you
time.
- Arcpoint Vancouver, WA (360) 597-4543 (DOT Drug Testing)
- Concentra Medical Center Portland, OR (503) 283-0013 (Physical
Exam and DOT Drug Testing)
Resources Outside the Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA Area
- For links and resources outside of the Portland / Vancouver area please
visit the Maritime News website.
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